| Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18N.1.SL.tz0.19 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 19 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the relationship between angular momentum, angular velocity and moment of inertia?
A. Moment of inertia = angular velocity × angular momentum
B. Angular momentum = angular velocity ÷ moment of inertia
C. Angular velocity = moment of inertia ÷ angular momentum
D. Angular momentum = angular velocity × moment of inertia
Markscheme
D
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Syllabus sections
Topic 4: Movement analysis » 4.3. Fundamentals of biomechanics » 4.3.9. State the relationship between angular momentum, moment of inertia and angular velocity.
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21N.2.SL.tz0.6d:
The diagram shows a person performing a somersault dive from a 10 m platform.
Outline how they use the law of conservation of angular momentum to perform a somersault dive.
